Burn It Down
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I did not start the fire
But I laughed as the world burned
Warmed in the pyre
Of all the lessons yet unlearned
Sorting chaff with an ire
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What little you must know
Unfound, an ounce of sanctity
In all the hate you sow
Words like weeds to humanity
Strangling as they grow
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You cannot bait me small as this
Opinion offers no reprieve
Spiritual poison in the kiss
Cannot change what I believe
Regardless, what you may wish
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So, burn it to the ground
If that is your great desire
But my words will not be found
Fanning your hateful fire
It is in truth my words are bound
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commonsensiblyspeaking 
very intense and passionate words
Thanks, Beth!
what a great opening stanza!
Thank you, Jim!
you are quite welcome, Brad!
Always as powerful and as sensitive as ever. Smashing good my friend!
Thank you, brother Francisco!
You’re welcome my brother!
For a supposedly advanced society, we sure are slow learners.
I readily agree, Pete. Either very slow or simply unwilling to learn.
Yes, you bound your words in truth.
Thanks, Geoff!
So nice to read this today it is beautiful here and the birds are very happy.
We were talking about you this morning and all the reasons why we respect who you are. You are not influenced in your work at least you don’t change your work to meet what ever the new style might be. You are consistent and very disciplined. You write so beautifully Brad and you are kind.
I love this:
“You cannot bait me small as this
Opinion offers no reprieve
Spiritual poison in the kiss
Cannot change what I believe
Regardless, what you may wish”
Need I say more. Sending my love. ❤️🤗🦋🌹Jonikins
You are too sweet, Jonikins! Thank you for your kind words. Hugs to you, my friend!